GPU Validation Engineer

Intel Corporation

. Perform functional verification of graphics logic components, including 3D graphics, media, and display, ensuring designs meet specification requirements.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeFolsom • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $164,470 - $269,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform functional verification of graphics logic components, including 3D graphics, media, and display, ensuring designs meet specification requirements.
Develop scalable and reusable IP verification plans and test benches to confirm graphics microarchitecture specifications.
Define and execute verification plans, running system simulation models to identify bugs, analyze power and timing, and verify design functionality.
Replicate, root cause, and debug issues in pre-silicon environments while implementing corrective measures to resolve failing tests.
Collaborate with GPU architects, RTL developers, and physical design teams to enhance verification processes, meeting functional, performance, and power goals.
Document test plans, driving technical reviews with design and architecture teams.
Maintain and optimize existing functional verification infrastructure and methodologies.
Participate in the definition and development of verification infrastructure and related tools for functional design verification.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related field and at least 6+ years of experience OR a Master's degree in the mentioned fields with 4+ years of experience in silicon design development, frontend validation methodologies, simulation environment development (testbench, checker), and simulation/emulation debugging.
Proficiency in functional and code coverage closures.
Expertise in hardware simulation and validation tools, with strong technical proficiency in C/C++/Python and SystemVerilog.
Familiarity with IP validation tools, processes, and protocols.
Experience with OVM/UVM-based test benches and formal verification tools.
Deep knowledge of graphics architecture and designs, with an understanding of microarchitectural features.
Strong team collaboration skills, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail.
Desire to work on high-impact projects that challenge and expand your technical capabilities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive pay
stock bonuses
benefit programs which include health
retirement
vacation

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Hard Skills & Tools

CC++PythonSystemVerilogfunctional verificationcode coveragehardware simulationvalidation toolsOVMUVM

Soft Skills

team collaborationproblem-solvingattention to detail